Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
ISU monitoring developments surrounding COVID-19, threat to campus considered low
While the overall threat to Illinois State University from the coronavirus is considered low, the university is taking steps to ensure the safety of the campus community, according to ISU President La...
Mar 10, 2020
State health officials report four new cases of coronavirus
Gov. JB Pritzker (right) during a press conference Monday announced a disaster proclamation has been issued in response to the coronavirus in Illinois. (Photo Illinois.gov) By Neil DoyleCHICAGO &...
Mar 09, 2020
House bill would create statewide drug take-back program
A new law that would create a statewide system for safely disposing of unwanted drugs and medications is being considered in Springfield. (Photo courtesy: Flickr)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD &...
Mar 09, 2020
State Rep. Skillicorn: Changing clocks twice a year “creates health concerns”
State Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee), sponsoring a bill to quit changing clocks twice a year, says it does not necessarily need congressional approval. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSP...
Mar 09, 2020
Bloomington couple details experience while on cruise ship with numerous cases of coronavirus
The ship is expected to dock in Oakland on Monday. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Heart of Illinois and Blake HaasCALIFORNIA – As the world continues to monitor the spread of the coronavirus , a Bl...
Mar 09, 2020
AAA: Gas pump savings seen across the country
On the week, gas prices are cheaper across the entire region by as much as 12 cents, according to the AAA Weekly Fuel Gauge. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The national gas pr...
Mar 09, 2020
iPads, extra judges expected to reduce Election Day wait time in McLean County
McLean County Clerk Kathy Micheal trained 500 election judges on how to use new iPads for registering and checking voters in. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – Ele...
Mar 09, 2020
Sponsors of vaccine mandate proposals at Illinois statehouse face opposition
State Rep. Darren Bailey said he and others throughout the state have concerns about various measures dealing with vaccine mandates. (Photo courtesy: Flickr) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD R...
Mar 09, 2020
Report: Illinois homeowners paying ‘shadow mortgage’ worth thousands
Policy researchers at the nonprofit Wirepoints came to that estimate by adding up and dividing the future liabilities owed by the state, county and local municipalities in the form of pensions and ret...
Mar 09, 2020
Illinois House Revenue Committee leaders urge budgeting based on real revenues
The General Assembly has not passed an official revenue estimate in years. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – State lawmakers in the Illinois House Revenue and F...
Mar 09, 2020
